Go to the Windows system tray and right-click theOutlookicon.
A check mark beforeHide When Minimizedindicates that Outlook is set up to minimize to the system tray.
In Outlook, selectMinimize.
Outlook disappears from the taskbar and reappears on the system tray.
In theValue Datafield, enter1to minimize Outlook to the system tray.
Enter0to minimize Outlook to the taskbar.
To remove a closed or minimized Outlook from the taskbar:
In the taskbar, right-clickOutlook.
SelectUnpin from taskbarif it appears in the menu.
Or, right-click theOutlook system tray iconand selectOpen Outlook.
Drag theMicrosoft Outlookicon from the expanded tray to the main system tray area.
To hide the Outlook icon, drag it to theShow hidden iconsarrowhead.
